Kabza De Small Reigns Supreme: Bab’Motha Album Redefines Amapiano’s Future

South Africa’s Amapiano maestro Kabza De Small (Kabelo Motha) has dropped his long-awaited third solo album, Bab’Motha, today (18 July 2025), marking a bold new chapter in his storied career. With 16 curated tracks spanning 1 hour and 49 minutes, the album is released via Piano Hub Records under the global distribution of Sony Music Africa.

The Build-Up: Anticipation & Teasers

Fans first caught wind of Bab’Motha back in April when Kabza teased the release, simply captioning his announcement: “Bab’Motha dropping June” on Instagram. Social media immediately exploded, with supporters proclaiming:

“Now it’s going down. Finally! The best album in the history of South African music will be released kaJune.” 

In the weeks that followed, a steady stream of previews dropped — the vocal-rich single “Kabza Chant 2.0” featuring Nobuhle, Nkosazana Daughter & Sykes, and snippets via Instagram Lives teased upcoming B-sides, including collaborations with Thatohatsi.

What the Album Holds

16 Tracks of Amapiano Innovation

The tracklist is already live on Apple Music, showcasing guest features from Young Stunna, Mthunzi, MDU aka TRP, DJ Maphorisa, Murumba Pitch, Tshego AMG, Soa Mattrix, and more.

Sonic Evolution: Amapiano Meets Sgidongo

Kabza ventures into new territory by blending his signature “private‑school” Amapiano and soulful piano craftsmanship with the raw, percussive edge of Sgidongo — a rising sub‑genre.

Powerful Preview Cuts

Led by “Kabza Chant 2.0,” the album is set to balance lush synths, deep log‑drums, and layered vocal dynamics while leaning into rougher rhythmic textures — an evolution fans have been calling for.

Why This Matters

• Crowned King of Amapiano: With multiple SAMAs, Metro FM Awards, and a spot on Forbes Africa’s 30 Under 30, Kabza’s reign in the genre is undisputed.

• Global & Local Buzz: Industry outlets have pegged Bab’Motha as either a career-defining masterpiece or “the classic fans have been waiting for.

• Creative Ambition: Kabza isn’t just delivering hits — he’s stretching the boundaries of Amapiano, championing its future by embracing fresh sub-genres and rising talent.

Standout Tracks to Watch

Outlined in the pre-release tracklist:

1. Kabza Chant 2.0 (feat. Nobuhle, Nkosazana Daughter, Sykes)

2. Ngyozama (feat. Sykes, Young Stunna, Thatohatsi)

3. Abalozi (feat. Sykes, Mnqobi Yazo & DJ Maphorisa)

4. Siyabonga (feat. Nontokozo Mkhize & Mthunzi)
   …and more highlights such as the Sgidongo-leaning interludes interwoven throughout.

Final Take

Bab’Motha is a testament to Kabza De Small’s artistic evolution — a thoughtful blend of powerful vocals, experimental soundscapes, and the infectious groove that defines Amapiano. Whether you're a longtime fan or new to the genre, this album serves as both a celebration and a progression — a reminder that the King of Amapiano is far from resting on his crown.

Advocate Malesela Teffo Levels Explosive Allegations Against Ex-Gauteng Police Commissioner Elias Mawela

 

Controversial former advocate Malesela Teffo, who was struck off the legal roll in 2022, has publicly accused ex-Gauteng Police Commissioner Lieutenant General Elias Mawela of being at the centre of the province’s drug supply operations.

Teffo aired these explosive claims during a recent appearance on the “Podcast and Chill with MacG” show (temporarily hosted by JJ Sesing), stating that Mawela is “the one supplying the drugs in Gauteng,” and detailing his alleged intimate knowledge of Mawela’s illicit activities.

Teffo’s credibility is contentious—he was disbarred after being found guilty of unethical conduct, including directly soliciting briefs and filing unfounded allegations, such as claiming a judge practiced witchcraft. Yet, he insists Mawela orchestrated his disbarment.

He also asserts that police misconduct and corruption tainted the high-profile Senzo Meyiwa murder case, accusing Mawela and other senior officials of interference to protect powerful interests. Teffo warns that whistleblowers within SAPS face severe reprisals beyond dismissal.

Defending the innocence of the five accused in the Meyiwa case, Teffo suggested the real shooter remains inside the victim’s home and that the weapon was never removed. He even claimed Meyiwa was accidentally shot by a guest—Kelly Khumalo—while she passed him a firearm, amid a domestic dispute.

Teffo claims two accused, Muzikawukhulelwa Sibiya and Bongani Ntanzi, had alibis backed by eyewitness and research evidence, and that other individuals at the scene remain at large.

He reiterates a broader narrative of political interference, recalling how he was arrested in 2022 and alleging that President Cyril Ramaphosa’s office played a role in his downfall, labelling him a "problematic advocate".

Although Teffo’s dramatic accusations amplify his long-standing claims of corruption, observers caution his history of disbarment and unverified allegations calls into question the reliability of his statements.